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INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD
SPrepared byAsraf | Haiqal | Syuhada | Fatin |
Izzati | Marhani | Arif
What is it?SMART BOARD
• a touch-sensitive giant screen that is connected to a computer.
• displays and extracts images from computer screen to a surface through internal projector.
• used in classroom environments and the technology allows you to perform many things.
• control by using a special pen.
TWO TYPES OF SMART BOARD
1. ‘Virtual’ electronic version of a dry wipe board on a computer.
2. Large physical display panel.
Benefits of Using Interactive Whiteboards
IWBs provide ways to show students anything which can be presented on a computer's desktop (educational software, web sites, and others).
The lessons were becoming more imaginative, colourful and interactive as they became more confident with the software and developed their skills in using the board (Karen, 2007).
The IWB enable more varied, creative and engaging classrooms (Judge, 2007).
Problems Related to Interactive Whiteboards
Inadequate funding is a large barrier that must be addressed if ICTs are to be successfully integrated into teaching and learning environments (Sharma, 2003).
There may be technical difficulties (i.e. internet access) (Schut, 2007).
If teachers do not have sufficient ICT skills, this can result in poor use of the technology (Hall and Higgins, 2005).
Suggestions to Overcome the Issues Regarding Interactive
Whiteboards
1. Smart Board training
2. Use the cheaper and more user friendly interactive whiteboards.
3. Use other ICT tools that is easy to handle and operate.
Conclusion